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Announcement: Next Round of the TRC Project Contest

It’s that time again to officially announce the next round of the Trossen Robotics Community (TRC) Project Contest. With the success of last round, it was obvious many preferred the idea of offering Robots as prizes, so we’re doing it again:-)

The goal of the TRC Project Contest is to encourage technological creativity, innovation and ingenuity through these talented individual’s unique projects. We invite everyone to help spread the word about this contest announcement to help encourage others to show off their talent.

1st place


Pleo™ from UGOBE


Includes:

  • 2 32-bit Microprocessors – central and image processing
  • 4 8-bit Subprocessors – motor control
  • 14 motors
  • Over 100 custom-designed gears
  • Camera-based vision system – light detection and navigation.
  • 2 Microphones – binaural hearing
  • 8 Skin sensors – head, chin, shoulders, back, legs
  • 4 Foot switches – surface detection
  • 14 Force-feedback sensors – one per joint
  • Orientation tilt sensor – body position
  • Infrared mouth sensor – object detection
  • SD card slot – Pleo add-ons
2nd place




WowWee RS-Media™

Features:

  • Chest Mounted LCD Screen
  • PC-Based Editing Suite
  • Head Mounted Camera
  • Sonic Sensors
  • 40MB Memory w/ SD upgrade slot
3rd place




Wowwee Roboquad™

Modes:

  • IR Vision w/Scanning features
  • Head mounted LED’s
  • 72 Preprogrammed Functions
  • Multiple Modes
  • Advanced Motion Control
  • Personality Settings
  • Light Sensor
  • Sound Sensor

Please visit our Project Contest Page for further information and instructions on how and where to submit your project. Somebody is going to be a proud new owner of a WowWee Roboquad, RS-Media, or… wait for it…. a PLEO from UGOBE. Will it be you?

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One Response to “Announcement: Next Round of the TRC Project Contest”

  1. Alan says:
    October 12, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    Great prizes, these are sure to drum up some great entries!

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